East Tennessee Enlightener

Knoxville, TN – Mr. Leonard David Brown Sr., 68, transitioned to his heavenly home on April 3, 2019. Leonard was born on December 3, 1950 to the late Robert and Lorine (Means)…

Knoxville, TN – Talithea McAllister passed away April 11, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional. Arrangements are forthcoming . Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home.

Knoxville, TN – Zanthur LeRon Hickson 37, born September 1, 1981; he departed this life, April 5, 2019, to be with the Lord.Preceded in death by, mother, Gladys Hickson; father, Ernest Hickson, Sr.; brothers, Norman…

Knoxville, TN – Melvin Love, Jr., sunrise, January 22, 1944 in Alcoa, Tennessee to the union of Melvin and Emma Love; sunset, Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was an attendee of Rogers Memorial Baptist Church.

Knoxville, TN – Stanley J. Smith, age 62, passed away at U.T. Medical Center on Tuesday April 2, 2019 after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Glenice Smith and sister, Glenda Sheadrick.

Knoxville, TN – Grace L. Arter, age 83, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Arter was a faithful member of Clayborn Temple AME Church and later joined…

Knoxville, TN – Edlin Vernon passed away peacefully at Beverly Park Place Health & Rehabilitation Center on Sunday, April 7, 2019. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Unity Mortuary.

Knoxville, TN – Vernisha M. “Nisha” Hampton, age 32, passed away suddenly on April 4, 2019 at her home.She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Hiram and Vernita (Hampton) Clark; grandmother: Betty Hampton; aunts,…

Maryville, TN – Mr. Leonard David Brown Sr., 68, transitioned to his heavenly home on April 3, 2019. Leonard was born on December 3, 1950 to the late Robert and Lorine(Means) Brown. He was a star athlete at Charles M. Hall…

Knoxville, TN – Betty Cade Drake, age 82, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 31, 2019. She was a loving, devoted, and compassionate mother, grandmother and wife. Betty was a 1954 graduate of Austin High School.

Knoxville, TN – James, known by most as “Papa,” was a Knoxville native. He was a proud member of Open Door Church. He grew up throughout the city of Knoxville. He attended Beardsley and Vine Jr High, and then he later attended both Rule and Austin High.

Knoxville, TN – Elizabeth Perry Jones was born April 23, 1924 in Marion Junction, (Dallas County), Alabama. She was the eighth child born to Reverend Willie Elijah Perry and Laura Bell Goldsby-Perry.She departed this life on March 29, 2019…

Knoxville, TN – Harriet Jean Johnson Chandler born May 5, 1960 was called to grab her wings, Monday April 1, 2019. Preceded in death by father Woody Johnson, mother Hattie Johnson. Her beautiful soul leaves to cherish her husband…

Knoxville, TN – Victor Johnson went home to be with the Lord, March 31, 2019. Born January 3, 1979 to Judy Johnson and Victor Moore.He leaves to celebrate his life, parents, Judy Johnson and Victor Moore; daughters,…

Knoxville, TN – Jessie Roberts – departed this life, March 31, 2019, born, January 27, 1994.She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved life, and enjoyed travel. She loved music and movies as a past time.

Knoxville, TN – Ernest “Buster” Forbes, Sr., born June 25, 1953 and departed this life March 30, 2019.Preceded in death by parents, Jesse and Margaret Johnson Forbes; brother, Glen Forbes; sister, Gene Alridge, and nephew, Zykeise Forbes.

Knoxville, TN – Sherril Danielle Johnson passed away March 30, 2019. Arrangements will be announced later by Patton Funeral Home.